Total births
216
Boys' name · since 1914
Plato
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 216 babies named Plato, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 216
- total births
- 1914–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
216 boys have been named Plato since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Plato has been recorded 216 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1977.
- 216 total births
- 1914–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
216 boys have been named Plato since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 216
- total births
- 1914–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Plato was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
13 babies were named Plato in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Plato's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Plato's SSA record in two at 1929 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1936, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Plato at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Plato popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1977
- Peak year (1928)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Plato by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Plato's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Plato births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
40 births
- 1920s
1920s
91 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 91 births (42% of all-time use).
Plato by state
Where Plato concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 23 | 10.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 2.3% |
North Carolina share of Plato's total US births 10.6%
Even split
23 of 216 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Plato? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 216 babies named Plato. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 13 births.
When was Plato most popular? ▼
Plato was most popular in the 1920s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Plato most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Plato are North Carolina (23 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Plato been used? ▼
Plato has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 64 years of data through 1977.
What names are similar to Plato? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Placido, Platon, Placide, Platt, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Plato's data
- Plato's decade-level peak was the 1920s (91 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Platos (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Plato
Nearby Names Like Plato
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Plato
Placido Boy
1,111 births
Platon Boy
#7161 197 births
Placide Boy
5 births
Platt Boy
5 births
Plas Boy
5 births
Compare Plato side by side: Plato vs Placido Plato vs Platon Plato vs Placide
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Plato: Baby Name Since 1914 - 216 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/plato. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Plato draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.